Replacing older albums

[rmcin626]

At the moment I am bringing the rest of my vinyl out of storage, with most of them looking in good nick, although there are a few duplicates and a few questionable purchases. Of the ones that have seen better days, there are few I would like to replace.
Should I be hunting down original pressings or looking at replacing them with audiophile versions?

[struth]

It's a good question and a bone of contention to many.
Overall good brand audiophile recordings will likely be best imo.
But many old originals are top quality so it does mean often ChecKing online as to the best version.
Usually I will go for a new one as its less likely to have been abused.

I now play records so rarely I probably should do away with them.

He runs and ducks lol

[rmcin626]

It's a good question and a bone of contention to many.
Overall good brand audiophile recordings will likely be best imo.
But many old originals are top quality so it does mean often ChecKing online as to the best version.
Usually I will go for a new one as its less likely to have been abused.

I now play records so rarely I probably should do away with them.

He runs and ducks lol

Might promote a wee debate, and of course I would be probably be interested in some of your stuff, if you ever do the unthinkable.

[RobbieGong]

At the moment I am bringing the rest of my vinyl out of storage, with most of them looking in good nick, although there are a few duplicates and a few questionable purchases. Of the ones that have seen better days, there are few I would like to replace.
Should I be hunting down original pressings or looking at replacing them with audiophile versions?

Have done this loads over the years, replacing the not so 'tidy' ones as I'm a bit anal and like my vinyl to be in really nice order, including covers whenever pos.

I've always tended to go for excellent - nm and mint original press, but as I say that's been my approach.

[rmcin626]

Have done this loads over the years, replacing the not so 'tidy' ones as I'm a bit anal and like my vinyl to be in really nice order, including covers whenever pos.

I've always tended to go for excellent - nm and mint original press, but as I say that's been my approach.

I might go for the audiophile version if I think it is a significant improvement but would probably look at picking a mint original if possible.

[struth]

Sure it will over weekend. And if I do I might put them on here first before discogs, top book is about 9k for them all. Obviously won't manage that but will get a decent % as they are mostly n mint or better

[rmcin626]

Sure it will over weekend. And if I do I might put them on here first before discogs, top book is about 9k for them all. Obviously won't manage that but will get a decent % as they are mostly n mint or better

It’s been an interesting few days with the floor covered with records, takes me back. Really need to pick up an RCM as well soon.

[rmcin626]

Sure it will over weekend. And if I do I might put them on here first before discogs, top book is about 9k for them all. Obviously won't manage that but will get a decent % as they are mostly n mint or better

9K is a tidy sum Grant

[Pigmy Pony]

Sure it will over weekend. And if I do I might put them on here first before discogs, top book is about 9k for them all. Obviously won't manage that but will get a decent % as they are mostly n mint or better

Going on previous posts I would say that Grant's taste in music is very similar to mine, and I have no doubt the condition of them would be first rate. Apart from the few that ended up rolling across the carpet

[Pigmy Pony]

Given the choice I would favour a near mint used original over a new reissue, which often seem to me a bit dull and slow sounding. I have wondered whether these heavyweight vinyls mess with the VTA a bit, as I'm told 2M Blacks are a bit finnicky.